Portugal
GermanyLisbon to Duisburg shipping route.
2,320 km by rail, about 3.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lisbon and Duisburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LisbonRailDuisburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,320 km (1,441 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,878 km |
| Transit time | 3.2 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lisbon to Duisburg shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lisbon, Portugal to Duisburg, Germany runs 2,320 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 1,878 km, the track adds 24%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.2 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Portugal and Germany come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Lisbon and Duisburg.
By road the same trip is 2,263 km and takes a truck about 2.6 days.
Of 33 rail routes from Lisbon in this directory, Duisburg is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: London (2,288 km), Rotterdam (2,257 km) and Milan (2,230 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lisbon to Duisburg?
2,320 km by rail (1,878 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lisbon to Duisburg?
About 3.2 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Duisburg to Lisbon has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Rotterdam to Duisburg212 km
Antwerp to Duisburg234 km- Bremen to Duisburg264 km
- Hamburg to Duisburg362 km
- Paris to Duisburg513 km
- Berlin to Duisburg519 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.